Athletic Training at North Park University
Certified athletic trainers (ATCs) are health care professionals that specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. Students who want to become certified athletic trainers must earn a degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum. A growing number of universities are gaining accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). North Park University' athletic training educational program has been accredited by CAATE since 2003, with a recent site-visit extending our accreditation status until 2019.
We invite you to explore our program through the links below, and consider becoming a certified athletic trainer.
The four-year athletic training curriculum blends classroom and clinical experiences with an emphasis on learning over time, preparing students to successfully complete the Board of Certification exam. Learn more about the practice of athletic training and North Park's athletic training educational program.
The application process for the athletic training educational program begins during your first year at North Park. Learn about the requirements for this competitive program.
Hands-on experience is key to learning how to be an athletic trainer. The North Park program includes six clinical rotations, utilizing on-campus facilities and working at off-campus partner sites.
Meet our current program students, and the faculty, staff, and physicians who teach them. Contact Andrew Lundgren, athletic training program director and associate professor athletic training, with any questions about the athletic training educational program.